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Synonyms & Similar Words
unsettling
disturbing
unnerving
uncomfortable
eerie
strange
weird
ominous
foreboding
alarming
worrying
concerning
troubling
anxious
fearful
apprehensive
uneasy
nervous
tense
stressful
perturbing
disconcerting
incongruous
jarring
discordant
unquiet
restless
agitated
distraught
tormented
haunted
plagued
Meaning of Disquieting
The primary meaning of "disquieting" is causing a feeling of worry, anxiety, or unease.
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of worry, anxiety, or unease
- * Making someone feel nervous or uncomfortable
- * Giving a sense of unease or discontent
Etymology of Disquieting
The word "disquieting" has its roots in the Latin words "dis" meaning "opposite of" and "quies" meaning "rest", with the suffix "-ing" added to form a present participle
It originated in the 15th century, derived from the verb "disquiet", which means to disturb or trouble someone's peace of mind
Example Uses
- The disquieting atmosphere of the abandoned house made it difficult to sleep
- * The news of the economic downturn had a disquieting effect on the stock market
- * The disquieting feeling that something was off made her decide to leave the party early